Protesters clash with police during anti-austerity demonstrations in Brussels
Violent clashes erupted in Brussels on Friday between police and protesters, as more than 30,000 people demonstrated against government budget reforms at the central railway station.
- Police and young protesters clashed in Brussels on Friday, with dozens throwing rocks and firecrackers at officers at the central railway station.
- The Belgian police used water cannons and tear gas to manage the unrest.
- More than 30,000 people demonstrated in Brussels against planned budget reforms, organized by Belgium's two largest unions.
- Police initially reported 21 people detained, with about twenty suspects arrested during the events.
- The government is negotiating a 10 billion euro package to reduce the country's deficit.
- Police said those causing public order problems are not linked to the anti-austerity rally.
- More than 200 people were arrested in Liège.
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